Journal Policies
The full set of editorial, ethical, and publishing policies governing the Medical Physics Journal.
Peer Review Process
MPJ uses double-anonymized peer review: reviewers do not know who the authors are, and authors do not know who reviewed their work.
Publication Ethics
What MPJ expects of authors, reviewers, and editors, and how the journal responds when those expectations are not met.
Open Access, Copyright & Licensing
MPJ is an Open Access journal. The specific license and the publication fee amount are being finalized.
Plagiarism Policy
How MPJ defines plagiarism, screens for it, and responds when it is found.
Corrections & Retractions
How MPJ handles errors, concerns, and retractions in published articles — always visibly, never silently.
Complaints & Appeals
How to appeal an editorial decision, or raise a concern about the conduct of the review process.
AI Use Policy
What generative AI tools may and may not be used for in preparing a submission to MPJ, and what must be disclosed.
Research Ethics
Requirements for research involving human participants, human data, or animals.
Privacy Policy
What information MPJ collects, how it is used, and how confidential submission and review data is protected.